Rose's Journey: From Teenage Trauma to Triumph
Ever wondered how a single decision can shape your entire life? In this episode of 'Tough Love', Federica Leonardis sits down with Rose, a woman whose teenage years were marked by a life-altering event. When Rose got pregnant as a teenager, her mother persuaded her not to have an abortion. Rose carried the pregnancy to term, but tragically, her baby died just four days after a traumatic birth.
This episode dives deep into Rose's complex emotions and the lifelong impact of that decision. Now a successful professional, a devoted mother, and newly married, Rose still grapples with regret and what-ifs. Would her life be different if she had chosen differently? Could she have provided a good life for her child, or would she have been the teenage failure everyone expected? Federica and Rose explore these poignant questions, discussing how our actions—and inactions—shape our identities.
This episode is a raw and heartfelt look at the struggle to reconcile past decisions with present realities. If you've ever found yourself wondering 'what if?', this conversation is for you.